BEEF CATTLE FARMER

Company Name:                   Glen Avon Pastoral Company

Occupation:                           Beef Cattle Farmer

Position Type:                       Full Time

Location:                                Balranald, NSW

Salary Range:                        $79,040 – $85,000 per annum

Glen Avon Pastoral Company is an accredited beef feedlot on the outskirts of Balranald in NSW. Glen Avon provides a consistent supply of beef to domestic and international markets through high animal welfare practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and managing animal health
• Unloading and loading livestock trucks
• Penning up livestock
• Drafting livestock
• Accurate counting of livestock
• Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise beef cattle for meat and breeding stock.
• breeding and raising livestock for the production of honey, meat, milk, skins, eggs and wool
• overseeing and undertaking breeding, feeding and nutrition programs
• monitoring and maintaining the health, welfare and condition of livestock, including developing and overseeing strategies to manage biosecurity and other risks
• providing water, and providing and growing pastures and fodder crops to maintain livestock health and condition
• organising farming operations and routines such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
• directing and overseeing general farming activities including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as fences, sheds, pens, water supply systems and irrigation infrastructure
• organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
• maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
• overseeing data collection and analysis and farm technology systems
• managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management

·         may select, train and supervise staff and contractors

Our Values and Behaviours

·         Drive – We expect you to have a strong work ethic, to be positive and enthusiastic and to challenge yourself to get great results.

·         Integrity – We expect you to be honest, transparent, trustworthy, and loyal.

·         Passion – We expect you to be dedicated, to have belief in the quality of your work, and to be assertive when needed.

·         Knowledge – We expect you to be a problem solver, versatile and insightful.

·         Lead – We expect you to be encouraging, motivational, accountable, and disciplined.

Selection Criteria:

·         Excellent communication skills.

·         Keen attention to detail with sound judgement skills.

·         Commitment to continuous improvement.

·         Proven Animal Husbandry skills.

·         A positive attitude and a strong commitment to safety.

·         Ability to work within a fast-paced, high standards environment.

·         Demonstrated ability to foster the required Glen Avon culture.

·         Physically fit and be able to pass a pre-employment physical.

·         Must hold a current and valid driver’s licence

Position Details:

·         Reporting to Director

·         Direct Reports - Nutritionists, Vets

·         Liaises with internally  - Director, Staff

·         Liaises with externally  - Clients, External Contractors and Sub-Contractors, Suppliers, Consultants, General Public

·         Purpose of the position - To support the care, safety and comfort of cattle throughout all operations at Glen Avon.

Please submit your application including resume and referees by email to [email protected].